University City moves into new police and municipal court space after Annex Trinity renovation

University City officials said the long-delayed Annex Trinity renovation — which will house the police department and the municipal court — reached substantial completion on Feb. 18 and is on schedule for staff to move in at the end of March.

"All major work is complete, and furniture is being delivered over the next couple of weeks, and then staff will start moving into their new homes at the end of March," Interim City Manager Brooke Sharp said. She added the temporary trailers used for police and court operations will be demolished and a new parking lot constructed after staff relocate.

Mayor Terry Crow invited residents to tour the renovated buildings and said the project came in on time and on budget. "We use existing cash. There is no property tax increase. There is no bond," Crow said, noting the work preserved historic features while creating state-of-the-art offices.

Sharp thanked the city's architect (Trivers), general contractor (ICS) and subcontractors for completing the work despite construction inconveniences that affected staff and residents. Officials said the project was funded from existing city cash flow; no vote was recorded at the event.

The city said a public ribbon-cutting and tours will be scheduled once staff relocation is complete.